Colehill First School is looking for an Assistant Cook to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £6,768 - £6,874 per annum per annum (Grade 3)
This job is Part Time for 12.05 hours per week, 38 weeks per year and is offered on a Permanent basis.
Approximate start date ASAP.
We are looking for someone who can manage the preparation and delivery of an on-site hot school meal provision using external catering suppliers.
All food preparation and service will be conducted in accordance with food handling and preparation regulations, ensuring safe and proper use of the kitchen/catering equipment and materials provided, and strict adherence to allergen management.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Dani Dalgarno on or by emailing
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our Schools
Set in beautiful grounds in the outskirts of the picturesque Dorset town of Wimborne, Hayeswood and Colehill First Schools stand as distinct institutions who are united in their collaborative spirit. Under shared leadership, our schools have a unique bond, and our educational values of Respect, Reflect and Resilience guide every aspect of our endeavours.
Central to our mission is the cultivation of respectful relationships with the children entrusted to our care, fostering emotional accessibility andunderstanding. Embracing innovation, we are implementing the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) approach to learning, enriching our childrens' experiences during playtimes and beyond.
Our schools are well supported by dedicated Local School Committees, Initio Learning Trust, proactive Parent Associations and our exceptional parent community. If you aspire to join a dynamic, inclusive team that values the worth of every individual and recognises the significance of each day in a child's journey, then we look forward to receiving your application.
For more information please visit our school websites; Hayeswood First School, and Colehill First School
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
* a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
* a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
* free onsite parking
* access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
* a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.